Energy level after surgery and during the journey?

[gMommy 4]

Hi. My surger is scheduled for Thursday, April 28th. I was wondering what your energy level was the day after surgery, during the liquid diet phase, during the mushie stage and beyond?

I am supposed to take my son to an important doctor appointment the morning after my surgery at 8am. I had to schedule the appointment 2 months in advance. I'd prefer to not reschedule it. But, I don't know if I will have the energy to drive. Did any of you have a hard time driving?

[Rachel412 116]

I didn't drive until 6 days post-o because you're not supposed to drive if you're still taking the pain meds. Can anyone drive the two of you there?

[dk4k 15]

That's a little soon to drive. You will be sore and moving slowly too, so take that into account when getting ready. I hope you can make arrangements for someone to take you. Good luck!

[Ponderer 14]

I also feel that is way too soon to drive. Your mobility will most likely be affected which will in turn affect your ability to drive safely. You could most likely do it without too much problem, but you are really putting yourselves and those on the roads around you at risk unnecessarily. You really need to either get someone else to do the driving, or hopefully be able to re-schedule. Hopefully you will be feeling great the next day but even then many don't feel like being out and about that much so soon. Good luck with your situation, whatever you decide.

[krista02 1]

Hi. My surger is scheduled for Thursday, April 28th. I was wondering what your energy level was the day after surgery, during the liquid diet phase, during the mushie stage and beyond?

I am supposed to take my son to an important doctor appointment the morning after my surgery at 8am. I had to schedule the appointment 2 months in advance. I'd prefer to not reschedule it. But, I don't know if I will have the energy to drive. Did any of you have a hard time driving?

hi i just got banded on the 18th and i am doing really well i went to the store today i do alot better when i am up walking so when you get your banded make sure you walk walk walk it will help your pain and i not want any food at this time i dont thank you will be takeing your son i cant sit up right with out me hurting but some people do its not the energy it the pain trying to sit up right but i know some people do drive the day after they tell you 24 hr not to drive but good luck to you and let me know how you do

[thsisme 14]

obviously, the best is to have someone drive you and your son, but if you don't have anyone and you are not taking any pain meds and are not sleepy (obvious safety thought processes) make sure that you protect your incision site(s) by using a small pillow / pad to protect you from the seat belt.

You energy levels will be low, so take rest where you can and take it slow.

Some folks do just fine after surgery and only need to protect their incision sites.

[ElizabethNYC 1]

I definitely felt drained for the first few days. I don't think driving is the best idea. Hope you can find someone to take you both!!

[gMommy 4]

Good news! I was able to get my son's previous doctor to order an emergency supply of his medicine to get him through another month. Yeah! Now I can reschedule. Whew! That is a relief!

Thanks for the reminder about the pillow. I forgot about that. I'll have to make a little reminder list for surgery day. 2.5 days to go.....